The Kitchen Family

UTAH for the HOLIDAYS

{Dec. 15th - Jan. 3rd}

{Part One}

 Cousin time is one of the best parts about being "home".

I love seeing my kids bond and make such good memories with their cousins. We had just the break we needed, to come enjoy all our families company and love, and pack as much as possible into the three weeks we were in town.

 Santa dropped off a toy at Grandma and Grandpa's a little early, that was fun for all ages. An airplane!

And Cohen had been counting down the days until he could play in Grandma's leaves she left for him to throw.

  Another highlight of my trip for the holidays is always seeing my girlfriends and their cute growing families. We waiting too long to take a pic, so we missed Lexie, Loni and Anjuli in it.

 Happy 3rd Birthday to Naoms!

 We had to wait for the sleeping princess to wake up to party, but we didn't mind. Cutest princess party I've ever been to.

 The boys love Tiffy and Jade's dog, Lily. We slept most the time at Kitchen's, so we got to see Lily extra lots this time.

Monday night after Naoms party, we had a short FHE lesson about the Christmas Season, then watched the classic Frosty the Snowman and had rootbeer floats. Perfect! 

This picture I love!

Kai sitting perfectly still, my crazy-ants-in-their-pants-always boys wiggling, and Papa and Nana just being cute and laughing and loving it all. This was my best out of a few tries.

These two cute cousins were in hog heaven going to hike to the top of the Black Mountain with Brock.

Snuggled up to Mr. Handle bars mustache man, I love him.

 
Of course, plenty of swinging at Grandma & Grandpa's... 

 An early PERFECT Christmas gift from my mama to me and my sister-in-law, GIRLS DAY OUT!

Lunch at Pasta Factory and Pedi's.

SO SO enjoyable.

I think we need to make a new tradition every time I come to town. {but we'll buy mama's lunch and pedi next time}

My mom is so thoughtful towards others, her and my dad both think of such meaningful gifts, like spending a girls day out. I love that characteristic of theirs, and hope I can inherit it.      

 Some snuggle time and 'had a little pony' with Nana K.

 

 I NEED MOUNTAINS IN MY LIFE!!!!

Not the best pics I snapped from the car, but I couldn't resist.

 TRAMP TIME! 

One of the boys' favorite things about Papa and Nana's house.

 Playdate at Meg's parents.

Hilarious to see my boys play dolls and house with all the girly girls. I think they need a sister at some point. {in 5 years}

 Early Christmas gift exchange at Grandma Sheryl's house.

Fed Kanoni crackers, the bird that will never die.

 The boys were pleasantly surprised with a remote control car and a snuggly dog that reads a book with you. Thanks again Grams!

Family time, surprises, smiles, yummy smells, memories.

We love the holidays!